22nd April, 2011: The UK Border Agency today implemented the Tier 4 - the student tier - of the points-based system. The changes to the immigration rules were announced by the Home Secretary in a statement to Parliament on March 22.
The aim of the amended rules is to deliver a strong migration system which tackles immigration abuse, while allowing genuine students to study at authentic colleges, claimed UKBA.
Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work entitlements and the closure of the post-study...